Tag Archives: Random Acts of Kindness

Normal Day

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Eric Winger

“The only normal people are the ones you don’t know very well.”   — Joe Ancis They moved slowly and mechanically like zombies on a hot, summer day. An intense sun had been beating down on them all afternoon. It was 5:30pm … Continue reading →

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Random Acts

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Eric Winger

“We will not be remembered by our words, but by our kind deeds. “ — Author Unknown For those of us not directly impacted by the random act of violence in Aurora, Colorado yesterday, it’s easy to go on. We write … Continue reading →

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The Glow Of Kindness

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Eric Winger

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.  If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” — Dalai Lama With his permission, I’d like to share a short story of kindness I received the other day from my friend … Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Eric Winger

“A rose by any other name is still a rose.” —  William Shakespeare As I got a ride back to the car dealership tonight for our fixed-up van, I had a pleasant conversation. The driver and I chatted about schools, … Continue reading →

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A Better 9-9-9 Plan

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you – not because they are nice, but because you are.” — Author Unknown What does an IRS form 990-N, 9-1-1, and a $999.99 have in common? They all involve … Continue reading →

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 322 – In Flanders Fields

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Eric Winger

After 17 days tending the wounded from some of the bloodiest battles of World War I at the Ypres Salient in today’s Belgium, after witnessing the death of his friend, in Flanders Fields, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae penned this poem. His … Continue reading →

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